ADI Launches the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas (AD Atlas), a first of its kind platform highlighting how countries diagnose, treat and support…
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Nursing Homes
Talented Teens Wow Chichester Care home Residents with Music and Dance Show
Talented teenagers staged a vibrant showcase of music, song and dance to delight residents at a Chichester care home. Ten students from Chichester High School…
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PM Warns of NHS “Collapse” Without Social Care Overhaul, but Stops Short of Setting a Timetable
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS could ultimately “collapse” unless adult social care in England is fundamentally reformed, while declining to…
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Inequities Shape Social Care Experiences Research Reveals
As the government shapes the future of adult social care through the Casey Commission and plans for a National Care Service, new research has highlighted…
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CSA Writes To New Prime Minister Urging Action On Social Care
The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the long-awaited reform of adult social care one of the first priorities of his premiership, urging the Government to seize what it describes as a “historic opportunity” to deliver lasting change.
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Public Backs Urgent Action on Dementia as Alzheimer’s Society Outlines Five Priorities for New PM
New polling published by Alzheimer’s Society reveals strong public backing for urgent government action on dementia, with concern over whether the country is prepared for…
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Why Bereavement Support Must Be Part Of Good End Of Life Care
The loss of a relative or beloved friend can be one of the hardest moments in anyone’s life, yet every year too many people are left to navigate grief without any support. Good end of life care is not only vital for those in their final months or days – it must also include helping those left behind.
Read more...New PM Signals Tax Rises May Be Needed To Fund National Care Service
Andy Burnham has used his first days in Downing Street to reopen the debate over how a national care service for England should be funded, suggesting that tax increases may be unavoidable if the government is to deliver a system that matches the ambitions long championed by care sector campaigners.
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NHS Partnership Sees Fairlie Healthcare Launch UK’s First Haemodialysis Service in Care Home
The first haemodialysis service to be offered in a care home setting has been established in London, thanks to a provider partnership with the NHS.
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Adult Social Care “Must be Priority” for New Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Yvette Cooper has replaced James Murray as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The new health secretary was previously foreign secretary and…
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Major New Care Home to Create 75 Jobs in York
Construction of a major new care home in Holgate, York, is entering its final stages, with St Mary’s Care Homes confirming that Acomb Manor Care…
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Wembley Home Receives Generous Donation of Roses Courtesy of Pop Star Harry Styles
A Wembley home received a very generous donation of over 50 roses on behalf of British pop star Harry Styles. Harry has just completed a…
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First Studies Funded Under Initiative to Decarbonise Health and Social Care
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence( NIHR) has announced the first studies to be chosen as part of a multi-year funding opportunity which…
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Rose Court Care Home Celebrates African Culture with Vibrant Community Event
Residents, families and colleagues at Rose Court Care Home in Radcliffe, Manchester came together for a vibrant African Day celebration, as part of the Year…
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New WHO Guidelines: Up to 45% of Dementia Risk Could be Prevented or Delayed
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent…
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